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User manual
v1.0 - 12/2018
EN
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Air-Bag Harness
Gingo Airlite
4
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Contents
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Thank you ......................................
Warning .........................................
Specifications ...............................
Features ........................................
Before You Fly ..............................
Flying with the Gingo Airlite 4 ...
Maintenance and Repairs .........
Final Words .................................
Harness Diagram .......................
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Thank you...
...for choosing Gin Gliders. We are confident you’ll enjoy many rewarding experiences
in the air with your new GIN harness.
This manual contains important safety, performance and maintenance information.
Read it before your first flight, keep it for reference, and please pass it on to the new
owner if you ever re-sell your rescue.
Any updates to this manual, or relevant safety information, will be published on our
website: www.gingliders.com. You can also register for e-mail updates via our website.
Happy flying and safe landings,
GIN team
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INTENDED USE: Lightweight air sports equip-
ment with a maximum mass of less than 120kg,
operated in the paragliding division.
Warning
Like any extreme sport, paragliding involves unpredictable risks which may lead to
injury or death. By choosing to fly, you assume the sole responsibility for those risks.
You can minimize the risks by having the appropriate attitude, training and experience
and by properly understanding, using and maintaining your equipment. Always seek
to expand your knowledge and to develop self-reliance. If there is anything you do
not understand, consult with your local dealer as a first point of contact, with the GIN
importer in your country or with Gin Gliders directly.
Because it is impossible to anticipate every situation or condition that can occur while
paragliding, this manual makes no representation about the safe use of the paragliding
equipment under all conditions. Neither Gin Gliders nor the seller of GIN equipment can
guarantee, or be held responsible for, the safety of yourself or anyone else.
Many countries have specific regulations or laws regarding paragliding activity. It’s
your responsibility to know and observe the regulations of the region where you fly.
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Specifications
Size XS S M L XL
Harness weight (kg)* 3.0
Pilot height (cm) <160 160-175 170-185 180-195 >190
Certification
The Gingo Airlite 4 has EN certification, max load 120daN
Certification Number: ******
Delivery package (approx. weights)
1 Harness
1 Main rescue handle and inner container (100g)
1 Main rescue bridle (75g)
2 Carabiner (130g)
1 Speedbar (2 step) (100g)
Sizing
Compared to the Gingo Airlite 3, the Gingo Airlite 4 has been designed to fit the same
size pilots as the Gingo Airlite 3.
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Features...
PERFORMANCE
While performance is not the main feature of the Gingo Airlite harness, the harness does have improved performance compared to its pre-
decessor as the airbag volume has been reduced (while retaining the same safety rating) and removing the side air intake means less overal
drag on the harness.
SAFETY
As usual safety is a priority for Gin Gliders. For the Gingo Airlite 4 the design team developed a sewing technique which is found to be
stronger than the traditional ‘bar-tack’ sewing method, this will prolong the life of the harness for longer than ever before. The Gingo Airlite 4
has achieved a very good drop test result of 20g, with less airbag volume than the Gingo Airlite 3. The under-seat reserve with shoulder at-
tachment points oers the best safety during a rescue deployment. The rescue container has been redesigned to aid a more ecient open-
ing and closing sequence especially in higher G situations. The T-lock safety system helps decrease the risk of pilots forgetting to connect
the leg straps.
QUALITY
Choosing only the best quality materials, buckles, zippers and state of the art light fabrics. You will notice the dierence especially as the
weight has been reduced compared to the Gingo Airlite 3.
COMFORT
With a new geometry to distribute the load better between the front and back half of the seat plate the comfort has been imporved as well
as stability. The Gingo Airlite 4 comes with a seat plate which allows for precise weight-shift and comfort for longer flights. The Gingo Airlite
4 is suitable for pilots from the training hill to cross country and even hike and fly. The geometry oers improved stability in the turn while
also dampening out turbulence to give the pilot a more comfortable feeling.
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CAUTION: Make sure that the speed
system is not too short. The front risers
of your paraglider must not be pulled
down in normal (unaccelerated) flight.
Before you fly
Make sure your dealer has checked the harness for completeness and basic settings.
Your harness must be assembled by a suitably qualified paragliding professional, for
example, your instructor.
Gin Gliders recommends that assembly be carried out in the following order. If you are
in any doubt whatsoever about this procedure, please seek professional advice from
your instructor, GIN dealer or importer.
Installing the speed system
Assemble the speed system from top to bottom. Pass the chord along the inside of
the harness and route it through the Speed pulley (1). From the pulley, route the chord
through the metal ring at the bottom edge of the seat (2). Connect the chord to the
speedbar using a secure knot (3).
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Installing the seat plate
The seat plate is removable and can be accessed by a panel at the rear of the
seat. Simply remove by separating the leg straps and pulling it out backwards. When
installing the seat plate be sure to loop the leg straps over the back edge of the seat.
The seat plate should be installed with the wider side to the back and the narrow side
at the front where the knees of the pilot will rest. When installing check that the leg
straps are positioned at the back center of the seat plate pocket.
Connecting the Riser Carabiner
The riser carabiner connection has only one harness strap that must be attached,
this is more easy to connect and the carabiner does not rotate inside the webbings.
Follow the image to the RIGHT to properly connect the riser carabiner to the harness
webbing. The RIGHT side of harness has BLUE webbing connection, the LEFT side of
the harness has a RED webbing connection to match GIN Glider risers for a safe and
easy connection.
QUICK-OUT Carabiners are not compatible with the Gingo Airlite 4.
WARNING: Forgetting to loop the leg
straps behind the seat plate may place
the pilot at risk of falling out of the har-
ness.
BLUE webbing indicates the RIGHT side
of the harness.
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WARNING: The back protection does not
eliminate the chance of injury as a result of a
crash.
Airbag bag protection
The advantage of the airbag back protection is the increased safety rating compared
to other technologies. Also the packing volume is reduced and the harness is lighter
compared to a conventional foam protector.
The airbag inlet is located between the legs of the pilot just below the seat plate.
On takeo the harness will be mostly inflated before the pilot is airborne thanks to the
designed pre-inflation which is aided by Titanium wire a thin foam layer. After takeo
the harness is normally fully inflated in a matter of seconds.
In the event of an incident the inflated back protection will help to dissipate the force
of the impact. However, the back protection cannot completely eliminate the risk of
injury to the pilot.
WARNING: If the harness is subjected to
temperatures exceeding 70 degrees Celsius
the integrity of the back protection may be
compromised.
NOTICE: The back protection is EN / LTF certified.
WARNING: After any strong impact the back
protection should be professional inspected
for external or internal damage. Any damage
can decrease the eectiveness of the back
protection.
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WARNING: If you are in any doubt about
any aspect of rescue installation, seek
professional advice!
IMPORTANT: You must perform a test
deployment from a simulator to verify
the installation.
Rescue Installation and compatibility check
Gin Gliders recommend that rescue installation is performed properly by a competent
person. The rescue parachute is a pilots last resort and failure to pack or connect the
reserve parachute in the correct way may cause death or severe injury. The pilot is
responsible for ensuring proper installation.
This harness is compatible with the G-Lite, Yeti and Yeti Cross rescue parachutes.
Other manufacturers’ rescues may also be used but we cannot guarantee their function.
The pilot is responsible for checking compatibility.
Every first installation of a rescue system into the harness (that means every new
combination of harness and rescue system) must be checked by a qualified paragliding
professional for compatibility. To verify the installation, you must perform a test
deployment by sitting in a simulator.
Rescue parachutes should be repacked at least every 150 days; so installing your
rescue in a new harness may also provide a good opportunity for a repack. After every
repack of the rescue parachute you should also do a compatibility check.
Rescue compatibility
MAKE SURE THAT THE RESCUE PARACHUTE CAN BE RELEASED FROM THE
RESCUE CONTAINER—it must be done by you, the pilot, sitting in the harness hanging
from a simulator.
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The rescue deployment bag and the harness deployment handle
The rescue container for this harness comes with its own deployment handle. This
handle and its strap must be connected to the deployment bag of the parachute. In
particular, check the length of the strap connecting the rescue deployment handle
to the rescue inner container. It should be long enough that the reserve can be
extracted without the danger of the pins not being pulled before the strap tightens on
the reserve, but not so long that there is excessive slack that extends the movement
required for deployment.
The deployment bag of other manufacturers’ rescue systems (i.e. non-GIN rescue
systems) may have dierent loop positions which may cause a deployment failure.
Be sure to contact your parachute dealer or a qualified professional to check the
connection, position and secure deployment, and refer to the rescue manual for details.
The rescue handle and inner container supplied with the Gingo Airlite 4 should
already be connected.
Inner bag
* Rescue and handle may dier
IMPORTANT: The deployment bag of
other manufacturers’ rescue systems
may have dierent loop positions which
may cause a deployment failure.
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Rescue Inner Bag packing
Your rescue should be repacked into the supplied inner containers as follows.
Fold the para-cord into
symmetrical bundles the
approximate width of the bag.
Use elastic bands to hold the
loops and neatly stack the
bundles at the bottom of the bag.
Place the folded rescue into the
inner bag.
Fold 60cm of line under the
rescue.Secure the suspension
line using the centeral elastic
band.
Close the bottom flap in the or-
der shown. (Fig. 4 to Fig. 8)
There should be around 40cm
of suspension line remaining to
connect with the harness.
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WARNING: When connecting the rescue
bridle be sure to secure the connection
using tape, rubber bands or heat shrink
wrap. If the bridles are not secure they
may burn or cut from excess friction.
IMPORTANT: Be sure to connect both
rescue bridles to the rescue.
Connecting the rescue bridle
To connect a rescue to your harness we recommend using a GIN Rescue Carabiner.
If you choose to use dierent type of connector, it should be rated at least 9 times the
maximum weight. For example, our recommended 7mm Stainless Steel screw-gate
maillon (square) connector has a minimum breaking load of 28kN (2855 Kgf). It is the
pilot’s responsibility to check the compatibility of the rescue system and ensure that it is
installed properly.
Be sure to inspect your connector during normal maintenance and safety checks.
Replace it whenever there are any signs of wear and check your rescue system with a
professional after any deployment. We recommend that you cover the connection using
the Maillon rapid cover to prevent excess friction. Rubber-bands should also be used to
secure the attachment and prevent excess friction.
Recommended by GIN: 7mm stainless steel screw-gate maillon
7mm square maillon
Breaking load: 28kN
Maillon connection (Recommended by Gin Gliders)
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WARNING: When installing the reserve
make sure the reserve handle is up and
the reserve lines are facing down.
Rescue installation guide
It is very important to properly install the rescue parachute. If the parachute is not
folded correctly or the lines are not placed properly then a serious if not fatal accident
could result. If you have any doubts speak with your instructor or GIN dealer.
Rescue installation guide
Begin by first connecting the Y bridle and the rescue handle to the rescue parachute .
Install the rescue into the harness with the handle connection FACING UP and the extra
para line neatly folded on the bottom of the container. Be sure that the inner bag is
installed so the rescue handle loop is facing the opening of the rescue container.
Using parachord install your rescue into the harness in the order shown and on the
next page:
Rescue compartment volumes:
Caution: Check the zipper of the res-
cue bridle cover after any hard landing
or dragging at takeo, as it may have
opened.
XS S M L XL
Main
Rescue
5.9 L 7.5 L 7.5 L 7.5 L 7.5 L
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After connecting the rescue to
rescue bridle, insert rescue with
handle facing UP
Do up the zipper to the maximum
closed position (behind the
shoulders)
Make sure all lines are neatly on
the bottom of the container, move
zipper to the shown position and
pass the parachord through the
closing loops
Use paracord to pull the closure
loops through the secondary
loops and metal eyelets
Pass the handle wires through
the closure loops
Secure the wires in the housing
as shown
Remove the parachord slowly,
place the handle flap on the
velcro as shown
If required, make a test
deployment to insure correct
installation
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Rescue Bridle Tunnel
There are 2 attachment points for reserve parachutes on the Gingo Airlite 4 are
located near the upper shoulder connection point, between the back pocket and the
harness.
The Gingo Airlite 4 uses zipper bridle tunnels for the rescue bridles. The zipper bridle
tunnel oers superior opening and reduced drag in flight. When using a zipper bridle
tunnel it is very important to run the zipper closure ALL the way from END-to-END to
prevent damage to the harness or opening failure during rescue deployment.
Rescue Bridle
The main rescue bridle and rescue bridle tunnel is located just behind the harness
shoulder connection point. The rescue bridles are connected using a “figure 8” knot
and can be replaced if damaged.
IMPORTANT: The rescue bridle tunnel
zipper must be closed from end-to-end.
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Storage
Back pocket
The back pocket is designed to store the pilots rucksack and other light accessories during flight.
Side pockets
Located on both sides of the harness, just under the carabiners, are two pockets that can be used to store small items such as a snack or small
digital camera during your flight. The right side pocket has a zipper for closing and securing important items while the left side is closed by elastic
fabric for easy access in flight.
Shoulder Straps
For better aerodynamics the shoulder straps are covered with neoprene and there is no pocket there, you may use the side pockets for SPOT
or other small items.
Optional Radio Pocket
The radio pocket attaches to either shoulder strap and comes equipped with a hook knife.
G-Chute Pocket
The G-chute pocket is located on the left side of the harness inside the pocket there is a loop to connect the G-Chute. See the G-Chute manual
for instructions on use.
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NOTE: Make sure that the rescue system
has been installed before making
adjustments.
Adjustments
After choosing a harness that is close to your body size, adjust your harness to
suit your physique and flying style. It is important to adjust it correctly to ensure you
can easily slide into the sitting position after take o. A poorly adjusted harness can
adversely aect the flying characteristics of your paraglider.
Perform adjustments before your first flight by hanging in a simulator and fine-tune the
settings if necessary during your first few flights.
Shoulder straps
The optimum setting for the shoulder straps depends on the height of the pilot. Step
into the harness and stand upright with the breast strap closed, symmetrically adjust the
shoulder straps until they are a snug fit, but not tight.
Tighten: pull down on the black and green loop
Loosen: pull up on the BLACK loop on the top of the shoulder strap.
Leg straps
The correct adjustment of the leg straps allows the pilot to easily reach the sitting
position after take-o without using his hands. Use the buckles to adjust the leg straps
so that they fit comfortably without being tight; make sure you do it symmetrically. If you
need to lengthen the leg straps, first check that the shoulder straps are not too tight.
Chest Strap
The Chest strap can be adjusted while in flight to match the flying condition and pilots
flying style.
Wide: the pilot will feel more feedback from the glider and will have more body weight
control.
Narrow: the pilot will feel less turbulence and is a better position for long glides on
speedbar.
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Lateral Straps (1)
The lateral straps adjust the angle between the thighs and the back. Lengthening
the straps increases the angle and vice-versa. The easiest way to adjust them correctly
is during a flight in calm air. Remember that flying in the supine position (i.e. leaning
back), reduces the stability of the harness and increases the risk of riser twists after a
deflation.
To tighten, pull forward on the black/green loop. To loosen, pull backwards on the
red/white loop.
Seat Straps (2)
The seat straps change the depth of the seat. Adjust to find a comfortable position.
In the sitting position, lengthen the straps to their maximum at first and then use the
buckles to shorten the straps to find a comfortable position with good back support.
Lengthening the straps also helps you to slide easily into the harness at take o, while
shortening the straps helps you to be in the standing position for landing.
The webbing is not adjustable in-flight, use your first few flights to fine tune the setting
as you like.
Speed Bar
Hanging in the simulator, adjust the length of the speed bar chord so that the bar
hangs at least 15cm below the front of the harness. Making the chord too short could
result in the speed system being constantly or unintentionally engaged during flight. It
is safer to start with the speed bar a little long and shorten it following your first flights.
Test the speed bar in flight only after you are comfortable with your new harness, and
always do so in calm conditions with enough clearance above the ground.
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Lateral straps
Seat strap
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